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MCat: Industrial Hygiene
Cat: Indoor Air

General concepts & principles of indoor air quality. Research studies. Common indoor pollutants, sick building syndrome, etc. Indoor radon prevention. Fact sheets. Office occupant's guide to IAQ. Ozone generators. Building air quality guide. Guidelines on how to conduct an indoor air quality investigation and report. Common plants reducing indoor air pollution. Legionnaires' disease.

84 Resources
A Case Study Involving the Burlington, Massachusetts Public Schools [1895] ?

Discusses the environmental, health and safety issues resulting from a study of a school district

A Guide to Indoor Air Quality [2424] ?

Comprehensive guide on indoor air quality issues and on common indoor air pollutants

Asthma & Indoor Air [16268] ?

How the indoor air environment contributes to the asthma problem

Asthma and Indoor Environments [14164] ?

Fact sheets, common asthma triggers, information resources

Building Air Quality Action Plan [6232] ?

1998 NIOSH publication provides guidance on building IAQ management practices

Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners & Facility Managers [605] ?

Full text of the a guide on indoor air quality designed for property management professionals

CA-California Indoor Air Quality Program [16856] ?

Prevention, and control of indoor pollution in California

CA-California OSHA Indoor Air Quality [5611] ?

Outlines the inspection procedures used by Cal/OSHA

Canada: Indoor Air Quality [17034] ?

Technical guidance related to indoor air quality

Updated Carbon Monoxide from Ovens: A Serious IAQ Problem [pdf] [26371] ?

Recommended Oven CO Test Protocol

Carbon Monoxide Hazards in Buildings [20389] ?

Hazards, causes and precautions necessary

Carbon Monoxide Information [20073] ?

Homeowner advice regarding the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning

Carpet & Rug Indoor Air Quality [13886] ?

Factors that affect indoor air quality

Commercial Building IAQ Concerns [6467] ?

Find information about Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) concerns in commercial buildings

Communicating to Handle IAQ Problems [15593] ?

How to handle complaints

EPA Map of Radon Zones [3576] ?

Map of the USA assigns a zone rating to each county in the USA - federal & state maps

EPA: Indoor Environment Management Branch [11910] ?

EPA indoor air quality research

Facts About Mold [16853] ?

Fact sheet addresses some of the most common questions and concerns regarding mold

Facts About Mold and Dampness [5999] ?

Recommendations for controlling indoor mold exposure

General IAQ FAQ [8700] ?

Answers to common questions related to IAQ

Greenguard Registry of Healthy Indoor Materials [9689] ?

Database of products shown to be low emitters of pollutants

Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments [16852] ?

Guidelines are inclusive of all fungi and molds

Guides for Evaluating Indoor Air Quality [25049] ?

Building ventilation assessment, walk through survey and complaint survey forms

Healthcare Facility Indoor Air Quality [25633] ?

Indications of IAQ problems, assessment and prevention

Healthy Air Quality [3453] ?

A series of articles related to indoor and outdoor air pollution

HEPA-Filtered Vacuums [26512] ?

Why you should use HEPA-filtered industrial vacuums to remove dust in manufacturing and production areas

Home Indoor Air Hazards [24161] ?

What every homeowner should know

Hospitality Venues Indoor Air Quality [25632] ?

Indicationsof IAQ problems, assessment, prevention

HVAC Systems & Building Maintenance Guidelines [pdf] [14132] ?

Guidelines for HVAC and building maintenance to control indoor air quality

IAQ Concerns in Other Places [8730] ?

IAQ issues in airplanes, healthcare facilities, houseboats, etc

IAQ Investigations in the Workplace and other Buildings [10362] ?

Steps to take to investigate IAQ problems

Improving Indoor Air Quality in Commercial Buildings [36871] ?

This online training module addresses the sources of poor air quality in commercial buildings

Improving Indoor Air Quality Where You Work [pdf] [36077] ?

What can be done to control indoor air contaminants

Indoor Air Qualilty FAQ [6637] ?

Answers questions on the causes and control of IAQ

Indoor Air Quality [72] ?

Links to materials on IAQ

Indoor Air Quality [2051] ?

Consumer Product Safety Commission information on indoor air quality

Indoor Air Quality Assessment & Building Air Quality Guides [8890] ?

Several resources regarding indoor air quality and the investigation of IAQ concerns

Indoor Air Quality Breathing Zone Filtration Systems (BZF) [53] ?

Field experiment results using BZF

Indoor Air Quality Checklist [pdf] [18898] ?

A sample form of indoor air quality management

Indoor Air Quality Consultant Guidelines [26899] ?

Guidelines for selecting an IAQ specialist

Indoor Air Quality Fact Sheet [3134] ?

Fact sheet provides an overview of indoor air quality in non-industrial environments

Indoor Air Quality Hot Topics [572] ?

Series of articles related to IAQ prevention and mitigation

Indoor Air Quality in Large Buildings [2425] ?

Guidance on indoor air quality in large buildings

Indoor Air Quality in Schools [pdf] [25810] ?

Best management practices manual

Indoor Air Quality Investigation [9519] ?

Technical guidelines for OSHA field staff on indoor air quality investigations

Indoor Air Quality Publications [2427] ?

Large number of EPA publications on indoor air quality - majority are online

Indoor Air Quality Questionnaire [pdf] [35844] ?

To be given to employees and tenants

Indoor Air Quality Research Studies - Sick Building Syndrome [943] ?

Cornell University shares the results of research projects on indoor air quality

Indoor Bioaerosols [6636] ?

Focuses on bioaerosols that get into buildings from the outside environment

Indoor Environmental Quality [4187] ?

Continuing Medical Education Lecture Module for clinicians

Indoor Environmental Quality [12951] ?

NIOSH studies and recommendations

Indoor Environmental Quality & Fiber Glass Insulation [4575] ?

Results of Scientific Research on Fiber Glass Insulated Air Duct Systems

Indoor Mold Contamination [17406] ?

Frequently Asked Questions About Mold

Indoor Plants Reduce VOCs [27295] ?

Indoor air is likely to be five and seven times more polluted than outdoor air

Infectious Organism in Indoor Air [12159] ?

Infectious diseases that can be found in indoor air

Insulated Duct Cleaning and Maintenance [4574] ?

Guidance on the topic

Legionnaires Disease eTool [22973] ?

Designed to assist industrial hygienists in the assessment of worksites for potential Legionnaires' disease

Legionnaires' Disease [9521] ?

Technical guidelines for OSHA field staff on Legionnaires' Disease

Legionnaires' disease: FAQ [3481] ?

Answers to common questions relating to Legionnaires Disease

Mineral Fiber Insulation and Mold Growth [4572] ?

Facts about moisture and fiber glass, ventilation, mold growth, etc.

MN-Minnesota Building Air Quality Guidelines [pdf] [13426] ?

A guide for building owners, facility managers, and state agencies

MN-Minnesota Guidelines for Managing Indoor Air Quality [pdf] [8547] ?

Full text of the guidelines for conducting an indoor air quality investigation

Mold in the Home [21734] ?

Homeowner advice on how to reduce the incidence of mold

Mold Prevention and Remediation Policy [1946] ?

Steps to prevent and/or remediate mold growth in order to protect the health of building occupants

Molds & Environmental Hazards [13655] ?

Facts about molds in the indoor environment with recommendations to control them

New Carpet Emissions & Indoor Air Quality [2812] ?

Reports, facility planning and management notes on new carpet emissions & IAQ

NJ-New Jersey PEOSH Indoor Air Quality Standard [6643] ?

Outlines the program requirements for public employers in the state of New Jersey

OSHA Technical Resources: Indoor Air Quality [5586] ?

Technical resources from OSHA related to indoor air quality

Particulates and Ultrafine Particles (UFPs) [12162] ?

Examples of particulates that may be found in indoor environments

Performance Criteria of Buildings for Health and Comfort [pdf] [13329] ?

Covers the main technical design and construction issues for healthy indoor air

Personal Care Product Emissions [6476] ?

Personal care products and their contribution to indoor air quality

Updated Reducing Occupant Exposure to VOCs from Office Building Construction Materials [17407] ?

State of California non-binding guidelines

School Building IAQ Concerns [6468] ?

Find information about Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) concerns in specific areas of school buildings

Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned? [10447] ?

Information from the EPA on air duct cleaning

Sick Building Syndrome [10247] ?

The basics of sick building syndrome explained to consumers

Sick Building Syndrome and Building-Related Illnesses [22902] ?

Office Environment Survey materials

State of Washington Program & IAQ Standards [6472] ?

The first state initiated program to ensure the design of buildings with acceptable indoor air quali

State Radon & Indoor Air Quality Contacts List [13265] ?

Names, phone numbers, addresses, websites for state indoor air contacts

Switch from Solvent-Based Coatings [26515] ?

Convert to ultra low VOC waterborne or powder coatings instead of using solvent-based paint

The Metaphysics of Indoor Air Quality [5418] ?

Discusses the theory and stages of an IAQ episode

There's a Fungus Among Us [14606] ?

Discussion of fungus that affect indoor air quality - stachybotrys, aspergillus, etc

TX-Texas Indoor Air Quality Guidelines [13376] ?

Recommendations for Implementing an IAQ Program

Why the Air and Light are So Much Better In Paris [23873] ?

European building regulations begin by stressing the need for fresh air


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